CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Inspired by the mainstage production of The Tales of Hoffmann, artists of the COC Orchestra perform one of the great masterworks of the German Romantic period: Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, widely regarded as his supreme achievement in the field of chamber music.

VOCAL SERIES. Baritone Adrian Kramer celebrates his graduation from the COC Ensemble Studio in a special farewell concert featuring one of Schubert’s greatest and best-loved song cycles, Die schöne Müllerin. He will be joined by Ensemble Studio graduate pianist Christopher Mokrzewski.

VOCAL SERIES. Stephen R. Clarke, lecturer and curator of the acclaimed Stratton Estate, offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of English tenor singing style before the definitive career of the singer whose name is virtually synonymous with English singing style, Peter Pears.

JAZZ SERIES. The husband-and-wife duo consisting of vocalist Sophia Perlman, one of Canada’s most promising young jazz singers, and multi-award-winning pianist and composer Adrean Farrugia, explore the music that inspires them both.

COC General Director Alexander Neef blogs about life at the COC, his travels, and hints about future COC seasons.

Cecily Carver and special guests keep you up to date with the latest news and backstage scoop from the COC.

The COC is delighted to join in the ever-growing support of honeybees, with the introduction of hives on the roof of our opera house. Follow the honeybees' progress with visits from beekeeper Fred Davis.

Actress and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn inspired Givenchy, Betty Catroux, Loulou de la Falaise; and Paloma Picasso inspired Yves Saint Laurent, now, let's see what muses come to mind today when we pose the question “Who is your Muse?”

Led by Music Director Johannes Debus, the COC Orchestra is the oldest opera orchestra in Canada, and has received worldwide acclaim.

Led by Chorus Master Sandra Horst, the COC Chorus is made up of professional singers, some of whom have worked with the company for more than 20 years.

The COC Ensemble Studio is Canada's premier training program for young opera professionals. Meet the newest members for the 2011/2012 season!